SANTA CLARA – Nick Bosa, George Kittle, Kyle Juszczyk and Richard Sherman make up the 49ers’ largest Pro Bowl contingent since their last playoff run, in 2013.
Among those shunned: Arik Armstead (team-high 10 sacks), DeForest Buckner (Pro Bowler last season), special-teams ace Raheem Mostert (their leading rusher), Fred Warner (team-high 104 tackles) and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
“We should have had a couple more, but it says we have a really good team and a lot of guys playing at a high level,” Kittle said.
Would coach Kyle Shanahan prefer a convoy of Pro Bowl-bound players or just enough snubs to further fuel the 49ers (11-3)?